Physical sciences
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Feel the Noise
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore sound and how it is made.
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True Colours
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how the colour of an object depends on the properties of the object and the colour of the light source.
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In Living Colour
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how the colour of an object depends on the properties of the object.
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In the Shadows
A 60 minute lesson in which students will compare shadows from point and extended light sources.
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Light and Shadow - Design an Experiment
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate an understanding of light and fair testing.
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Reflecting Light
A 60 minute lesson in which students will use mirrors to investigate some of the properties of reflected light.
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Refracting Light
A 60 minute lesson in which students will observe the refraction of light at the surfaces of different transparent materials.
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See Light Through Me
A 60 minute lesson in which students will classify objects based on how much light is transmitted through them.
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What is Light?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will research the concept of light and generate a list of statements that can be tested.
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The Heat is On
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of heat energy and how it moves.
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Thermal Insulators - Keeping Out the Heat
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate which materials are the best thermal insulators.
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Thermal Conductors - Feel the Heat
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate which materials are the best thermal conductors.
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Moving Heat
A 60 minute lesson in which students investigate how heat transfers from warmer objects to cooler surroundings by observing temperature changes, describe how heat moves through air and materials, and record evidence of heat transference.
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Electrostatic Force Video – Flying Spiders
Explore electrostatic forces with your students using this science demonstration video perfect for your Year 4 science unit!